I was raised Catholic and now in my 50's. About a year ago I started praying the rosary. I just can't memorize the apostles creed or the Hail Mary Queen that ends the rosary. I do the 150 rosary usually twice a day, going to and home from work. So I can't read them so I just don't say them. I make the sign of the cross, say an our father, 3 hail mary's and a glory be. Then 10 hail mary's followed by a Fatima prayer and so on till I complete the 150. I close with a glory be. When I pray the rosary I am either asking or thanking our lady for something. A lot of the time I just ask for help at becoming a better person. I have always heard the is no wrong way in praying the rosary, it's the intention and what's in your heart that matters. Your feedback is appreciated.

if we told ya, we'd have to kill ya... then they would no longer be a mystery ... welcome to the boad...enjoy your stay

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Mysteries of the RosaryThe Church has used three sets of mysteries for many centuries. In 2002 Pope John Paul II proposed a fourth set of mysteries—the Mysteries of Light, or Luminous Mysteries. According to his suggestion, the four sets of mysteries might be prayed on the following days: the Joyful Mysteries on Monday and Saturday, the Sorrowful Mysteries on Tuesday and Friday, the Glorious Mysteries on Wednesday and Sunday, and the Luminous Mysteries on Thursday.

The Joyful MysteriesThe AnnunciationMary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus.The VisitationMary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered.The NativityJesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem.The PresentationMary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God.The Finding of Jesus in the TempleJesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers.

The Mysteries of LightThe Baptism of Jesus in the River JordanGod proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son.The Wedding Feast at CanaAt Mary’s request, Jesus performs his first miracle.The Proclamation of the Kingdom of GodJesus calls all to conversion and service to the Kingdom.The Transfiguration of JesusJesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John.The Institution of the EucharistJesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper.

The Sorrowful MysteriesThe Agony in the GardenJesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before he dies.The Scourging at the PillarJesus is lashed with whips.The Crowning With ThornsJesus is mocked and crowned with thorns.The Carrying of the CrossJesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him.The CrucifixionJesus is nailed to the cross and dies.

The Glorious MysteriesThe ResurrectionGod the Father raises Jesus from the dead.The AscensionJesus returns to his Father in heaven.The Coming of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples.The Assumption of MaryAt the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven.The Coronation of MaryMary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

_________________All Marian devotion begins with Christ,is centered on Christ,and ends with Christ.As Mary brought Jesus to us,so shall She bring us to Jesus!

I am new here, and am meeting with someone at our local catholic church on sunday to talk about classes. But I still can't quite grasp the rosary, what are the "mysteries" you speak of?

As you can see from the list of Mysteries that faithfulservant kindly provided, the Mysteries are significant events related to Mary's and Jesus' lives.

Typically, we meditate on one of these mysteries while praying each decade (usually, a decade= one "Our Father" and ten "Hail Mary" prayers, and may include another prayer or two as well). As we pray, we might think about how to apply Jesus' teachings or example in our own life, or what the event may reveal to us about Him, or any of a number of good things. It's a little like listening to relatives reminisce about a family member, or reminiscing about them yourself. It's a way of remembering and of getting to know a little more about Someone you love.

What I find cool is that even the mysteries (and prayers) that seem to focus on Mary are ultimately about Jesus.

_________________God bless,--Amy

"Never read books you aren't sure about . . . even supposing that these bad books are very well written from a literary point of view. Let me ask you this: Would you drink something you knew was poisoned just because it was offered to you in a golden cup?" --St. John Bosco

I am new here, and am meeting with someone at our local catholic church on sunday to talk about classes. But I still can't quite grasp the rosary, what are the "mysteries" you speak of?

As you can see from the list of Mysteries that faithfulservant kindly provided, the Mysteries are significant events related to Mary's and Jesus' lives.

Typically, we meditate on one of these mysteries while praying each decade (usually, a decade= one "Our Father" and ten "Hail Mary" prayers, and may include another prayer or two as well). As we pray, we might think about how to apply Jesus' teachings or example in our own life, or what the event may reveal to us about Him, or any of a number of good things. It's a little like listening to relatives reminisce about a family member, or reminiscing about them yourself. It's a way of remembering and of getting to know a little more about Someone you love.

What I find cool is that even the mysteries (and prayers) that seem to focus on Mary are ultimately about Jesus.

I've only prayed the Rosary for about a year. A lot of it was a result of promises made when joining the society (con fraternity?) of the Brown Scapular, which also includes the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But, I'm retired and have plenty of time to do this.

Praying the Rosary and the Office are very good at making me feel 'centered on Christ.' As you say, the Rosary is about His life. Of course Mary is very relevant in that, and considering how she submitted to His will in all is a fine example for us all.

Another book I like to use is The Rosary With Pope Francis, as it has a note/scripture for every bead of the decades.

quote: "For instance it was contemplating the Finding in the Temple that I realized here were two people closest to Jesus - and yet they managed to lose sight of Him."

I meditated on that and how it related to me personally in my own relationship with Christ.

There have been other insights of that nature.

I visualize the scene - and the movies I have seen about the life of Christ have helped in that visualization. They have made it more present rather than remote.

I also will sometimes return to my Rosary book, so that I do not become lazy in my meditation.

But I don't pray the Rosary the same way every single time. Sometimes it is the prayers themselves that are in the forefront, sometimes the Mysteries, sometimes the Mysteries in relation to my own life.

Sometimes, it is an issue in my own life that takes the forefront - something that I need to work on, something I need to take to God.

God speaks to us through the Rosary, and I think that in a myriad of ways He will do so.

"For instance it was contemplating the Finding in the Temple that I realized here were two people closest to Jesus - and yet they managed to lose sight of Him."

It wasn't that Mary and Joseph lost sight of Jesus per se, it was an allegory, a foreshadow of Jesus' three year mission of spreading the gospel. It was also a foreshadow of Jesus, having died and rising after three days, found in the Resurrection.

Luke 2:44-49 And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance. And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers. And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? did you not know, that I must be about my father's business?

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_________________St. Louis De Montfort (+1710): “The more the Holy Ghost finds Mary in any soul, the more active and mighty He becomes in producing Jesus Christ in that soul, and that soul in Jesus Christ.”

Ecclesiasticus 4:11-12 And thou shalt be as the obedient son of [the Holy Ghost] the most High, and he will have mercy on thee more than a mother. Wisdom inspireth life into her children, and protecteth them that seek after her, and will go before them in the way of justice.

The fifteen decade Rosary might work for some people, but may not for those who pray the Liturgy of the Hours.

Or for people who have a job and a family and thus don't have 90-120 minutes to set aside every day to pray a full 15-decade Rosary.

family rosaries are wonderful i'm sure the Blessed Mother would smile greatly when a family prays Her Holy Rosary together not sure why your rosary takes 90-120 minutes....i'm guessing about 70 minutes tops

_________________All Marian devotion begins with Christ,is centered on Christ,and ends with Christ.As Mary brought Jesus to us,so shall She bring us to Jesus!